Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 71%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who has acute kidney injury (AKI). Which of the following arterial blood gas (ABG) values would the nurse expect this client to have?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Metabolic acidosis (pH 7.26, HCO3 14) is expected in AKI due to acid accumulation. Other sets indicate respiratory or metabolic alkalosis.